The resolution, which was introduced by eight Republican lawmakers, reads, “In accordance with the laws of nature and nature’s God, the state of Iowa recognizes the definition of marriage to be the solemnized union between one human biological male and one human biological female.” ...
... However, even if this resolution did not succeed in becoming law, according to NBC, in a separate filing, eight Republican legislators, six of whom signed the other resolution, would protect the rights of citizens and organizations to refuse to recognize same-sex marriage on religious grounds...
,,,The text of the bill, H.F. 508, explicitly states, “no resident of Iowa shall be compelled, coerced, or forced to recognize any same-sex unions or ceremonies as marriage, notwithstanding any laws to the contrary that may exist in other states, and no legal action, criminal or civil, shall be taken against citizens in Iowa for refusal or failure to recognize or participate in same-sex unions or ceremonies.” ...
https://www.westernjournal.com/state-lawmakers-move-massive-constitutional-change-end-gay-marriage/
